Morning Jolt: Geminid meteor shower explodes over Arizona

A meteor from the Geminid meteor shower exploded over Tucson, Ariz., last night. Many residents heard the boom and looked up to see a spectacular show. The meteor shower peaks on Thursday, when 100-120 meteors will be seen per hour.

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Posted Dec. 11, 2013 at 10:03 AM

Posted Dec. 11, 2013 at 10:03 AM

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A meteor from the Geminid meteor shower exploded over Tucson, Ariz., last night. Many residents heard the boom and looked up to see a spectacular show. The meteor shower peaks on Thursday, when 100-120 meteors will be seen per hour.

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